How to convert 43 8/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 43 8/3, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 43 8/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 43 × 3 = 129
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 129 + 8 = 137
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 137 ÷ 3 = 45.666666666667

So the mixed number 43 8 3 as a decimal is 45.666666666667.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 137/3.